PERSUISIVE SPEECHES

WHAT IS A PERSUISIVE SPEECH? Unlike an informative speech, persuasive speeches are designed to do exactly that, persuade. Speakers can use more pointed language and should try to use the persuasive speech to change their audience's point of view or encourage the audience to take a particular action.

WHERE DO I START?

UNDERSTAND YOUR SUBJECT VERY WELL Find a subject which you are passionate about. The listener does not want to hear a speech about something that you don't even care about. Go over why you feel the way you do about the subject and consider the different challenges that you had to overcome to get to the point where you began feeling this way.

GET THEIR ATTENTION! You need to get a hot topic that would normally spark controversy. This could be just about anything nowadays from abortion, to human trafficking to even animal rights. Just a pick a topic about which you are passionate

Research the topic thoroughly. Know the pros and cons of the topic. PRESENT BOTH SIDES Research the topic thoroughly. Know the pros and cons of the topic.

UNDERSTAND YOUR AUDIENCE Research your audience, understand their perception of the subject, and try your best to learn what obstacles are in place to block them from seeing the subject from your point of view.

PRESENT THOSE OBSTACLES & OFFER A SOLUTION Grasp the obstacles that your audience face or have with the topic. It is through understanding these obstacles that you can tackle them.

WHAT CAN BE AN OBSTACLE? Differing values/ beliefs Fear Cultural Differences Ignorance Prejudice No opinion

Lastly- PRESENT A SOLUTION What do you want your audience to learn or believe at the end of your speech?

HOW DO I CONVINCE SOMEONE TO CHANGE THEIR MIND?

Research & have credible evidence Show Emotion Present consequences if a change is not made

NOW… LETS LOOK AT SOME SAMPLE TOPICS

Read through the list of persuasive & argumentative topics. STAR/ CIRCLE ANY THAT YOU ARE INTRESTED IN